First Gaming PC Build

[SnowiNinja]

I'm going to build a gaming PC this summer that I can stick with for at least 3-4 years. I don't mind upgrading along the way, but nothing too major that I have to almost rebuild everything. I also want to run most games on at least high to the highest graphics at about 50-70 FPS. For example, I want to run Arma 3, Battlefield 4, or Crysis 3 at the highest graphics for at least 50 FPS.
I also want to record my games, so if you want to recommend any game capture program, feel free to list a few. Additionally, I want to overclock my CPU to reach it's full potential. I'm thinking of doing SLI because I want to hook up 2 Full HD monitors plus my TV if I want to watch movies on the TV. Lastly, if you can list a couple of monitors that are good for gaming and have a good price point. I have a budget of $1500-$2000. I have a build down below, but you can change a few things if needed to lower my budget down or have a little more performance in my budget. Thanks.

http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fQcCFT

 

[woltej1]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xn9Tzy
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xn9Tzy/by_merchant/
Benchmarks: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/xn9Tzy/benchmarks/

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($333.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-GAMING 7 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($169.99 @ Amazon)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.61 @ Amazon)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($134.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Hitachi Deskstar 7K2000 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($83.12 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 750D ATX Full Tower Case ($139.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: NZXT HALE90 V2 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($133.98 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($152.88 @ Amazon)
Monitor: LG 23MP55HQ-P 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($152.88 @ Amazon)
Total: $2043.38

 

[Jacob McIntosh]

Here is an extremely powerful build.

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i5-4670K 3.4GHz Quad-Core Processor ($233.97 @ OutletPC)
CPU Cooler: Noctua NH-D15 82.5 CFM CPU Cooler ($99.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-G1.SNIPER Z97 ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($177.86 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Black 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($73.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290X 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card ($529.99 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT H440 (Red/Black) ATX Mid Tower Case ($119.99 @ Best Buy)
Power Supply: XFX ProSeries 750W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($87.99 @ NCIX US)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Monitor: Asus VE248H 24.0" Monitor ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $2018.69
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 14:26 EDT-0400)

 

[BleedingEdgeTek]

Went with a GTX 780 and ability to SLI in the future if needed. You don't need to do SLI to get 3 screens running with this build. Also included a 1440p monitor for gaming, which will be amazing when paired with the 780

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($469.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC e2351F 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1990.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 14:37 EDT-0400)

 

[NiCoM]

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/x4Pxbv

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($333.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Asus MAXIMUS VII GENE Micro ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($209.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: Corsair Vengeance Pro 16GB (2 x 8GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($144.99 @ Newegg)
Storage: Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Drive ($84.99 @ Amazon)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: Asus Radeon R9 290 4GB DirectCU II Video Card ($399.99 @ Amazon)
Case: Corsair 350D Window MicroATX Mid Tower Case ($89.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: XFX 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($99.99 @ Mwave)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $1640.88

I don't really know that much about overall which monitor to pick, so you'll need to add that to the price.

The 350D has the same design style as the 900D, but at a much more affordable price, plus you shouldn't go with such a big case for this really, the 900D is kinda overkill in my opinion, and too big. The 350D is transportable, cheap and doesn't fill half of your room.

 

[ThyDesperatePenguin]

Went with a GTX 780 and ability to SLI in the future if needed. You don't need to do SLI to get 3 screens running with this build. Also included a 1440p monitor for gaming, which will be amazing when paired with the 780

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU: Intel Core i7-4770K 3.5GHz Quad-Core Processor ($339.99 @ Newegg)
CPU Cooler: Corsair H100i 77.0 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($89.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-Z97X-SLI ATX LGA1150 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Sniper 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory ($71.10 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 2TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($79.99 @ NCIX US)
Video Card: MSI GeForce GTX 780 3GB TWIN FROZR Video Card ($469.99 @ Micro Center)
Case: Corsair 450D ATX Mid Tower Case ($117.59 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: EVGA 850W 80+ Gold Certified Fully-Modular ATX Power Supply ($119.99 @ Micro Center)
Optical Drive: Asus DRW-24B1ST/BLK/B/AS DVD/CD Writer ($16.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Monitor: AOC e2351F 60Hz 23.0" Monitor ($109.99 @ Micro Center)
Monitor: Acer K272HULbmiidp 60Hz 27.0" Monitor ($399.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $1990.58
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-06-05 14:37 EDT-0400)

I would totally recommend this but change to a i7 4790. Also add a second graphics card like a gtx770 or gtx 780 it will increase your fps by at least 30%

 

[ThyDesperatePenguin]

If you want 2 monitors and good performance go with 2 1080p monitors it will save money to invest on the performance. 1440p will take much more power to game with and along with recording I don't recommend 1440p. the monitor I am using is a 23 inch 1 ms response time with built in speakers. The second monitor should be at least 27 inches

23 inch Asus: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ANKMNXO/ref=ox_sc_act_title_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A2ZMWBP05360R6
27 inch Asus: http://www.amazon.com/VS278Q-P-Ultrafast-27-Inch-LED-Lit-Monitor/dp/B009HNEBLK/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1402246648&sr=1-1&keywords=27+inch+gaming+monitor+1ms